Diploma in Finance Management (NQF Level 6)
Who is this qualification for?
The primary purpose of the Diploma in finance management Level 6 qualification is to develop knowledge and skills in general administration and finance management to technicians in finance and accounting. It provides an in-depth knowledge and practical approach for aspiring finance technicians and future accountants. It provides in depth knowledge and practical approach for aspiring finance technicians. This qualification was designed to bridge aspiring finance personnel intending to articulate with other accounting and finance professional qualifications in response to the national need for professional financial practitioners in line with the Human Resource Strategic Plan 2025. The plan highlights the critical skills shortage and the general due to emerging Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) businesses.
Admission /Entry Requirements:
Certificate in Finance Management NQF Level 5 and /or equivalent
Qualification Duration:
Minimum: 2 Years – Maximum: 4 Years
Full-time/Part-time Mode
Career opportunities
The Diploma in Finance Management can supplement your existing qualifications and give you a salary and career boost. The course prepares students for a wide range of careers in Accounting and Finance be it in government or in non-profit organizations. Among others some careers are:
Accountants and Auditors, Budget Analysts, Financial Analysts, Insurance Sales Agents, Insurance Underwriters, Loan Officers, Personal Financial Advisors etc.
Course structure
YEAR 1 | ||||||||
SEMESTER 1 | ||||||||
Course Title | Course Code | Hours | NQF Level | Credits | ||||
Business Accounting I |
| 120 | 6 | 12 | ||||
Human Capital Management |
| 120 | 6 | 12 | ||||
Macroeconomics | MRC60US | 120 | 6 | 12 | ||||
Organisational Behaviour | OBE61US | 120 | 6 | 12 | ||||
Total Credits |
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| 48 | ||||
SEMESTER 2 (60 credits) | ||||||||
Course Title | Course Code | Hours | NQF Level | Credits | ||||
Financial Reporting |
| 120 | 6 | 12 | ||||
Professional Communication | PRC60US | 120 | 6 | 12 | ||||
Quantitative Methods II | QM261US | 120 | 6 | 12 | ||||
Business law | BLA61US | 120 | 6 | 12 | ||||
Business Accounting II |
| 120 | 6 | 12 | ||||
YEAR 2 | ||||||||
SEMESTER 1 | ||||||||
Course Title | Course Code | Hours | NQF Level | Credits | ||||
Management Accounting I |
| 120 | 6 | 12 | ||||
Financial Accounting II | FA260US | 120 | 6 | 12 | ||||
Basics of Audit And Tax |
| 120 | 6 | 12 | ||||
Intermediate entrepreneurship and innovation | IEI60US | 120 | 6 | 12 | ||||
Total Credits |
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| 48 | ||||
SEMESTER 2 | ||||||||
Course Title | Course Code | Hours | NQF Level | Credits | ||||
Management Accounting II | MAC61US | 120 | 6 | 12 | ||||
Finance Management |
| 120 | 6 | 12 | ||||
Management Information System | MIS61US | 120 | 6 | 12 |